Tag Archives: Destinations

A visit to the North Island of New Zealand would not be complete without a trip to the Bay of Plenty. New Zealand’s North Island has so many great towns and things to see and do. The Bay of Plenty region is renowned for its beautiful beaches, interesting towns along with kiwi fruit farms. Whakatane …

Taupo New Zealand A much-loved destination (some would say over loved) for tourists in New Zealand, Taupo (pronounced toe paw) is a beautiful spot with lots of fun and interesting things to see and do. Great Lake Taupo is one of New Zealand’s great landmarks. A wonderful place for a solo female holiday. From taking …

Venturing out into the world for the very first time as a solo female traveler can be a daunting thing. Although we have the desire to travel the world, it’s often difficult to make decisions when wanting to go solo. To some, the very thought of solo female travel can be terrifying. Where will I go? …

Looking for a great destination to travel solo? Wanting a taste of Chinese culture but not quite ready to travel to Mainland China? Hong Kong is right up your alley. Not only an international shopping destination, Hong Kong is a city that never sleeps and one where East meets West in an explosion of neon …

Setting out early, I boarded the high speed ferry to Macau from the China Ferry Terminal in Hong Kong. I had long been looking forward to this day and as soon as the boat took off, I could hardly contain my excitement. Macau is well known as an international destination for it’s casino’s and the …

There is nothing like the feeling of escaping the maddening tourist crowds or finding that hidden gem when traveling. Discovering off the beaten track places to see and things to do can enhance your travel experience and create memories that will last a lifetime. Sometimes you come across off the beaten track places just from …

Just 4 hours from Paris on the SNCF very fast train, Lyon is a great place to spend a couple of days soaking in French culture and experiencing French cuisine. It’s also a lovely place to visit as a solo female traveler. Situated on the confluence of the Saône and Rhône Rivers, Lyon has been luring …

From the moment I first mentioned that I was planning to travel to Istanbul, I’ve been warned about travelling there. Just yesterday, when the Australian Government updated it’s travel warning to Turkey because of potential terrorist attacks on the Gallipoli ceremony, I was told once again that I’m crazy to be heading to Turkey. I …

As a young girl and a student of history, I would daydream of one day visiting Rome, to walk the streets of this ancient city and to experience it’s history first hand. Finally, after all those years, I was on my way to see the Rome of my childhood dreams. I arrived in Rome …

Contemporary Singapore is a vibrant metropolis filled with shops and restaurants and at first glance it has set itself up as a shopping destination. Like most cities in the world today, multi-national companies fill the shopping precincts. In other words, you won’t find much that you can’t buy at home, if you don’t venture out. …

Booking accommodation in a foreign place may seem like an overwhelming task. You will be asking yourself lots and lots of questions. Where should I stay? Should I stay close to major tourist attractions? Should I stay in a branded hotel, a boutique hotel, an apartment or a hostel? What’s the best way to book …

Julie

Hi I’m Julie! I started my travels a little later in life after having a career and family. My solo travels have taken me on some amazing adventures. I love to find off the beaten track places to go. A Not So Young Woman Abroad has grown to be a community of women from all over the world, something I’m very passionate about. I hope you enjoy my journey.